Sea Ray 185 with swim platform garage depth

[Cecash]

Hi, we are building a house and I need to know if my boat will fit in the garage. The garage is 20’8” deep. The boat is 19’8” with the swim platform I have the movable tongue on the trailer. Just curious if I need to add a few inches before we build.

 

[QBhoy]

Oh. Hard to say but if I was a betting man...I’d say you’ll be at least 21ft on the trailer. Depends how much that front hitch bar can move. You’ll be 20ft at least just the boat and platform I’d think.

 

[southkogs]

Stern drive tilted up, winch area on the front of the trailer even when it's folded ... that sounds kinda' tight to me.

BUT ... a tape measure sure would answer that question better

Welcome aboard.

 

[achris]

.... The boat is 6m with the swim platform ....

Don't forget to allow enough space behind the boat/drive so you can walk passed. I have a 6m boat in a 9m long shed, and it's JUST long enough. Any less would be too short. You need at least 3m more than the boat length, so make your garage 9m long.

Chris.......

 

[rallyart]

If you have the option, I have never, ever heard anyone complain about a garage too big. There is a chance you'll by a 19' or 20' boat next, or want to store your boat toys on the wall behind, or everything else. In a garage bigger is always better, except maybe for cost.+

 

[tpenfield]

Questions like this often come up . . . and typically the garage is too small for the boat.

It would be best to take your tape measure and know for real how long the boat/trailer is with the tongue folded. You may also want/need an extra foot of space front & back for clearance.

Most garages are 24', which yields about 23' on the inside. Sounds like your garage is about 22' framed. If it is not built yet, you are going off of framing plans and the actual garage interior may come up a bit less than you are anticipating.

Don't forget about the height as well. Make sure you know the height of the boat while on the trailer, etc. Some garage doors are only 7' high, others are 8' high (rough opening).

I have a 26' foot garage w/ an 8' high door . . . my 24 foot boat did not completely fit in the garage.

 

[Scott Danforth]

add a couple of feet to the garage.

many people forget about the garage door re-inforcing and even with a fold-able tongue, still cant close the garage door.

 

[ahicks]

Never build "just big enough". It never works out right. I would go at least 2' longer than you need. And garage door heights are incredibly difficult and expensive to increase the height if necessary.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

Don't forget to allow enough space behind the boat/drive so you can walk passed. I have a 6m boat in a 9m long shed, and it's JUST long enough. Any less would be too short. You need at least 3m more than the boat length, so make your garage 9m long.

Chris.......

We do not have metric tape measures.

 

[achris]

We do not have metric tape measures.

You should, because the last time I read about the systems of measurement in the USA, it said you're metric. In fact, you've officially metric, and it was signed into law by Andrew Johnson on 27 July 1866 (the 'Metric Act').

So, I suggest you update you tool box and start using what your lords and masters told you to. Because if you're still using imperial measurements, you're over 150 years out of date.

 

[Grub54891]

 

[Cecash]

I appreciate all the help! We have a three car garage and the boat would only be stored in winter. Otherwise it will be on the boat lift down on the water. I am going to measure the boat today. The other two bays in the three car garage are over 24 feet deep if the third bay doesn’t work we may just put the boat in there

 

[Scott Danforth]

You should, because the last time I read about the systems of measurement in the USA, it said you're metric. In fact, you've officially metric, and it was signed into law by Andrew Johnson on 27 July 1866 (the 'Metric Act').

So, I suggest you update you tool box and start using what your lords and masters told you to. Because if you're still using imperial measurements, you're over 150 years out of date.

Actually, i think cubits is what the lord and master stated the ark was to be built in..... 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high

a cubit is about 6 palms

 

[DeepCMark58A]

You should, because the last time I read about the systems of measurement in the USA, it said you're metric. In fact, you've officially metric, and it was signed into law by Andrew Johnson on 27 July 1866 (the 'Metric Act').

So, I suggest you update you tool box and start using what your lords and masters told you to. Because if you're still using imperial measurements, you're over 150 years out of date.

Flag on the moon and back to back world war champions, I will stick to my made in America tape measure, Thanks.

 

[JimS123]

Hi, we are building a house and I need to know if my boat will fit in the garage. The garage is 20’8” deep. The boat is 19’8” with the swim platform I have the movable tongue on the trailer. Just curious if I need to add a few inches before we build.

I guarantee that your boat won't come close to fitting in your garage. My last boat was 18'7" without the swim platform and I had to cut a hole in the drywall to get the outdrive between the studs so I could close the door on a 24x24 garage. That size is pretty standard where I live.

When I built the new house I planned for the future. An 8' high garage door and a depth of 44 feet. I can back the boat in the garage and close the door and I don't even have to unhitch the car!

 

[achris]

Flag on the moon and back to back world war champions, I will stick to my made in America tape measure, Thanks.

:facepalm:

 

[rallyart]

Actually, i think cubits is what the lord and master stated the ark was to be built in..... 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high

a cubit is about 6 palms

About the right size for a garage...

It leaves room for the bar.

 

[Cecash]

We are going to add two feet. That will bring the garage to 22’8” and with the folded tongue will be deep enough based off my measurements.

 

[roffey]

My boat is 19 feet 8 inches with a swim platform. I can measure my boat and trailer and tell you exactly how long it is or even belter measure my garage as my boat just fits in side..

 

[Cecash]

Thanks!